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Poster Design Competition: The Spanish-Speaking World
Create a digital poster dedicated to one of the countries that are members of the Spanish-speaking world.
Your poster must include the name of the country and the names and pictures of at least the following items:
Map
Flag
Capital city (name and picture)
National bird
National flower
National dish
Guidelines:
Be neat, creative, and organized.
Use the elements and principles of design you studied in your Visual Arts class.
Remember that any words displayed on the poster must be large enough to be read from a distance.
Your classmates will vote for the best three posters. These chosen posters will be printed and displayed in the hall.
The winners of this competition will be invited to a pizza party: Classroom A213 @ 11: 30 am on Fr., Oct 10/ 2025.
Your participation is required.
NOTE:
Please check the poster posted here as a modest example or reference. You can create a much better design.
✅ Student Checklist – Poster Design Competition
✅ Student Checklist – Poster Design Competition
Make sure your poster includes:
Country name
Map (with label)
Flag
Capital city (name and picture)
National bird (name and picture)
National flower (name and picture)
National dish (name and picture)
Words large enough to read from a distance
Neat, creative, and organized design
When voting, give 1–5 points in each category:
Content (1–5) – All required items are included.
Creativity (1–5) – Poster shows originality and artistic effort.
Neatness (1–5) – Work is clean, organized, and easy to read.
Design (1–5) – Good use of elements and principles of design (balance, color, space, etc.).
Overall Impact (1–5) – Poster is eye-catching and effective at representing the country.
Maximum Score: 25 points
El Día de los Muertos "Calaca Mask Project"
Photo of mask
Photo of mask
Selfie of Mask on face
Selfie of Mask on face
What is the main purpose of Día de Muertos?
A) To celebrate the arrival of spring
B) To honor and remember deceased loved ones
C) To celebrate the independence of Mexico
D) To prepare traditional Mexican foodWhen is Día de Muertos celebrated?
A) October 31st
B) November 1st and 2nd
C) December 25th
D) January 6thWhich of the following items are typically found on an ofrenda?
A) Gifts and candy
B) Flowers, candles, food, and photographs
C) Fireworks and lanterns
D) Toys and lettersWhat is the overall mood of Día de Muertos according to the text?
A) Sad and quiet
B) Festive and colorful, but also reflective and respectful
C) Fearful and mysterious
D) Serious and solemn only
Mask-Making Instructions (Easy and fun)
Materials
Mask template (printed on cardstock)
Scissors
Pencil and eraser
Glue or tape
Elastic band or ribbon (to wear the mask)
Paints, markers, or colored pencils
Tissue paper flowers, sequins, glitter, buttons, lace (optional)
Steps
Print the mask template on cardstock or glue it onto thicker paper.
Cut out the shape of the mask and the eye holes. Ask for help if needed.
Paint or color the base (white, black, or light color).
Add traditional Day of the Dead designs — flowers, hearts, dots, swirls, and symmetrical patterns.
Glue on decorations like paper flowers, sequins, or lace around the eyes.
Punch a hole on each side and attach elastic or ribbon to fit your head.
Try it on and take a photo for the class display!
Design Ideas
Traditional skull: white base, flower eyes, heart-shaped nose, teeth details.
La Catrina style: elegant design with large flowers and bright colors.
Animal mask: combine Day of the Dead patterns with an animal shape (bat, cat, etc.).
What is the main purpose of Día de Muertos?
A) To celebrate the arrival of spring
B) To honor and remember deceased loved ones
C) To celebrate the independence of Mexico
D) To prepare traditional Mexican foodWhen is Día de Muertos celebrated?
A) October 31st
B) November 1st and 2nd
C) December 25th
D) January 6thWhich of the following items are typically found on an ofrenda?
A) Gifts and candy
B) Flowers, candles, food, and photographs
C) Fireworks and lanterns
D) Toys and lettersWhat is the overall mood of Día de Muertos according to the text?
A) Sad and quiet
B) Festive and colorful, but also reflective and respectful
C) Fearful and mysterious
D) Serious and solemn only
Mask-Making Instructions (Easy and fun)
Materials
Mask template (printed on cardstock)
Scissors
Pencil and eraser
Glue or tape
Elastic band or ribbon (to wear the mask)
Paints, markers, or colored pencils
Tissue paper flowers, sequins, glitter, buttons, lace (optional)
Steps
Print the mask template on cardstock or glue it onto thicker paper.
Cut out the shape of the mask and the eye holes. Ask for help if needed.
Paint or color the base (white, black, or light color).
Add traditional Day of the Dead designs — flowers, hearts, dots, swirls, and symmetrical patterns.
Glue on decorations like paper flowers, sequins, or lace around the eyes.
Punch a hole on each side and attach elastic or ribbon to fit your head.
Try it on and take a photo for the class display!
Design Ideas
Traditional skull: white base, flower eyes, heart-shaped nose, teeth details.
La Catrina style: elegant design with large flowers and bright colors.
Animal mask: combine Day of the Dead patterns with an animal shape (bat, cat, etc.).
Proyecto: "Mis 4 estaciones"."
Proyecto: "Mis 4 estaciones"."
🌟 Project: The Seasons — Spanish & Art Integration Poster
🌟 Project: The Seasons — Spanish & Art Integration Poster
🎯 Project Objective:
🎯 Project Objective:
Create a poster titled “Las estaciones” (The Seasons) that visually and verbally represents the annual cycle of the seasons in Spanish. The poster must be attractive, creative, and should capture the viewer’s attention.
✍️ Instructions:
Your poster must have the title “Las estaciones” written in large, readable letters that can be seen from a distance.
For each season (spring, summer, fall, winter) you must include:
The three months that belong to that season
What you like to wear during that season
Two activities you like to do during that season
Sentences must be complete, written in Spanish, and must match your visuals
Use the elements and principles of design you’re learning in art class to make your poster visually appealing and balanced.
Present your poster orally in class in Spanish.
Record a video of your presentation and upload it to your digital portfolio along with:
A photo of your poster
The document with project instructions
The rubrics used for grading
📁 Grading:
📁 Grading:
Each part of the project will count as a separate grade in Infinite Campus:
The visual poster
The oral presentation video
The portfolio documentation (poster photo, video, instructions, and rubrics)
The Spanish content (vocabulary, sentences, visual-verbal connection)
✅ Rubric: Project “Las Estaciones”
✅ Rubric: Project “Las Estaciones”
Category
Level 90-100: Excellent
Level 80-89: Good
Level 70-79: Acceptable
Level 50-69: Beginning
Content in Spanish (DOK 1)
Includes all 4 seasons with complete, correct, and clear sentences for months, clothing, and activities.
Includes all 4 seasons with mostly correct sentences; at least 80% accuracy.
Frequent sentence errors; 1–2 details missing.
Many incomplete or incorrect sentences; several elements missing.
Vocabulary & Grammar (DOK 1)
Uses beginner-level vocabulary and grammar with excellent accuracy.
Uses appropriate vocabulary with a few minor errors.
Limited vocabulary and errors that affect understanding.
Very limited vocabulary and errors that make it hard to understand.
Creativity & Design (DOK 2)
Poster is very attractive, balanced, and demonstrates intentional use of design elements and principles.
Visually appealing with some design elements present.
Simple poster, limited design use.
Sloppy poster or no clear aesthetic intention.
Legibility (DOK 1)
Title and text are large, legible, and clearly organized.
Text is generally readable and visible.
Text is hard to read from a distance.
Text is illegible or disorganized.
Image–Text Match (DOK 2)
Images exactly match the content described in the sentences.
Images mostly relate to the written content.
Some images do not reflect the text.
Images do not relate to the sentences.
Oral Presentation in Video (DOK 1–2)
Clear pronunciation, audible voice, confident speaking; includes all content.
Comprehensible pronunciation, some errors; voice generally clear.
Struggles with pronunciation, low volume, skips parts of the content.
Pronunciation and volume make it hard to understand. Incomplete presentation.
Portfolio Documentation (DOK 1)
Includes video, poster photo, instructions, and rubrics — all well organized.
Includes most of the required elements.
Two elements are missing from the portfolio.
Three or more elements missing; disorganized or incomplete.
🗣️ Useful Phrases for Your Poster & Presentation:
🗣️ Useful Phrases for Your Poster & Presentation:
In the winter, I like to wear...
In the spring, I do...
In the summer, I like to...
In the fall, I wear...
The months of summer are...
I like this season because…
🗣️ Frases útiles para tu cartel y presentación:
🗣️ Frases útiles para tu cartel y presentación:
En el invierno, me gusta llevar...
En la primavera, yo hago...
En el verano, me gusta...
En el otoño, llevo...
Los meses del verano son...
Me gusta esta estación porque...
🎯 Project Goal
🎯 Project Goal
Students will create a visually engaging poster in Spanish that demonstrates their understanding of the four seasons by identifying related months, appropriate clothing, and activities. They will combine written and spoken Spanish with visual elements, using art and design principles to communicate meaning creatively and clearly.
✅ Can-Do Statements
✅ Can-Do Statements
By the end of this project, I can:
✅ Identify the four seasons and the three months that belong to each one in Spanish.
✅ Write simple, complete sentences in Spanish about what I wear and do during each season.
✅ Use beginner vocabulary and grammar correctly in writing and speaking.
✅ Create a visually appealing poster that matches written content with images.
✅ Present my poster aloud in Spanish with understandable pronunciation and expression.
✅ Organize and upload my project materials into my digital portfolio.
🧠 Skills Targeted
🧠 Skills Targeted
Vocabulary Acquisition: Months, seasons, clothing, activities
Grammar Foundations: Subject + verb + complement sentence structure
Writing Skills: Producing simple descriptive sentences in Spanish
Speaking Skills: Oral expression with clear pronunciation and basic fluency
Visual Literacy: Applying elements/principles of design to communicate meaning
Digital Literacy: Uploading and organizing multimedia components in a digital portfolio
Organization & Presentation: Managing project components and presenting work to peers
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